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Discovery of highly potent and selective influenza virus neuraminidase inhibitors targeting 150-cavity

Encouraged by our earlier discovery of N1-selective inhibitors, the 150-cavity of influenza virus neuraminidases (NAs) could be further exploited to yield more potent oseltamivir derivatives. Herein, we report the design, synthesis and biological evaluation of a series of novel oseltamivir derivatives via the structural modifications at C5–NH2 of oseltamivir targeting 150-cavity. Among them, compound 5c bearing 4-(3-methoxybenzyloxy)benzyl group exhibited the most potent activity, which was lower or modestly improved activities than oseltamivir carboxylate (OSC) against N1 (H1N1), N1 (H5N1) and N1 (H5N1–H274Y). Specifically, there was 30-fold loss of activity against the wild-type strain H1N1. However, 5c displayed 4.85-fold more potent activity than OSC against H5N1–H274Y NA. Also, 5c demonstrated low cytotoxicity in vitro and no acute toxicity in mice. Molecular docking studies provided insights into the high potency of 5c against N1 and N1–H274Y mutant NAs. Besides, the in silico prediction of physicochemical properties and CYP enzymatic inhibitory ability of representative compounds were conducted to evaluate their drug-like properties.

Method for preparing diarylether compound

The invention relates to a method for preparing a diarylether compound. The method comprises the following steps: dispersing an aromatic heterocyclic borate compound, a nitrobenzene compound, a coppercatalyst, an alkaline compound and an additive in an organic solvent, heating and stirring, and extracting, separating and purifying the obtained reaction solution by using an organic solvent after the reaction is completed to obtain the diarylether compound. Compared with the prior art, the method has the following advantages: the efficient preparation of the diarylether compound can be realizedunder the catalysis of bivalent copper with stable properties and low price; extra protection of inert gas is not needed, and the reaction is carried out under a heating condition in the air, so environmental friendliness is achieved; and expensive catalysis and ligands are not needed in the reaction, the reaction selectivity is high, the functional group tolerance of a substrate is good, the whole reaction process is simple and easy to implement, and the method is a brand-new synthesis method of the diarylether compound.

Natural Product Neopeltolide as a Cytochrome bc1 Complex Inhibitor: Mechanism of Action and Structural Modification

The marine natural product neopeltolide was isolated from a deep-water sponge specimen of the family Neopeltidae. Neopeltolide has been proven to be a new type of inhibitor of the cytochrome bc1 complex in the mitochondrial respiration chain. However, its detailed inhibition mechanism has remained unknown. In addition, neopeltolide is difficult to synthesize because of its very complex chemical structure. In the present work, the binding mode of neopeltolide was determined for the first time by integrating molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and molecular mechanics Poisson-Boltzmann surface area calculations, which showed that neopeltolide is a Qo site inhibitor of the bc1 complex. Then, according to guidance via inhibitor-protein interaction analysis, structural modification was carried out with the aim to simplify the chemical structure of neopeltolide, leading to the synthesis of a series of new neopeltolide derivatives with much simpler chemical structures. The calculated binding energies (ΔGcal) of the newly synthesized analogues correlated very well (R2 = 0.90) with their experimental binding free energies (ΔGexp), which confirmed that the computational protocol was reliable. Compound 45, bearing a diphenyl ether fragment, was successfully designed and synthesized as the most potent candidate (IC50 = 12 nM) against porcine succinate cytochrome c reductase. The molecular modeling results indicate that compound 45 formed a π-π interaction with Phe274 and two hydrogen bonds with Glu271 and His161. The present work provides a new starting point for future fungicide discovery to overcome the resistance that the existing bc1 complex inhibitors are facing.

Heterogeneous O -arylation of nitroarenes with substituted phenols over a copper immobilized mesoporous silica catalyst

Highly porous and robust mesoporous silica, SBA-15 has been subjected to post-synthesis modification for the anchoring of copper through Schiff base moiety formation using the silicon alkoxide route. The hybrid porous material has been fully characterized by powder-XRD, electronic spectra, EPR, thermogravimetric analysis, N2 sorption measurements, and TEM and SEM/EDS studies. The efficiency of the catalyst has been assessed in the O-arylation reaction using various substituted phenols and nitroarenes in heterogeneous conditions. The catalytic coupling reaction efficiently produces unsymmetrical diaryl ethers. The impressive capability to activate substrates having electron-donating or electron-withdrawing substituents and to have a high turnover frequency in the catalytic reactions made the catalyst highly desirable.

A family of ligand and anion dependent structurally diverse Cu(II) Schiff-base complexes and their catalytic efficacy in an O-arylation reaction in ethanolic media

Two nitrato bridged dinuclear systems [Cu2(L1)2(NO3)3]NO3·H2O (1) and [Cu2(L2)2(NO3)3]NO3·MeOH (2), five monomeric complexes viz. [Cu(L3)(NO3)]NO3 (3), [Cu(L4)(NO3)]NO3 (4), [Cu(L5)(NO3)]NO3 (5), [Cu(L6)(NO3)NO3] (7), [Cu(L7)(NO3)]NO3 (8) and one hetero bi-bridged (phenoxido and water) dinuclear complex [Cu2(L2)2(H2O)2](ClO4)4·4H2O (6) have been synthesized and characterized using several physicochemical methods (L1 = 1-(N-3-methoxysalicylideneimino)-ethane-2-piperazine, L2 = 1-(N-3-ethoxysalicylideneimino)-ethane-2-piperazine, L3 = 1-(N-4′-ethoxy-α-methylasalicylideneimino)-ethane-2-piperazine, L4 = 1-(N-5′-chloro-α-methylasalicylideneimino)-ethane-2-piperazine, L5 = 1-(N-5-chlorosalicylideneimino)-ethane-2-piperazine, L6 = 1-(N-4-methoxysalicylideneimino)-ethane-2-piperazine and L7 = 1-(N-4′-methoxy-α-methylasalicylideneimino)-ethane-2-piperazine). X-ray structural analysis showed that complexes 1 and 2 are discrete dinuclear species where the pentacoordinated metal centers are bridged through a nitrate ion. In 3, 4, 5 and 8 the monomeric copper center displays a square pyramidal geometry with a weak axial Cu-O bond. In 7, the monomeric copper center shows a distorted octahedral geometry with two coordinated nitrate anions. However, in 6 the two copper centers coordinate in different manners (one is square-pyramidal and the other is distorted octahedral) and are bridged through a phenoxido group and a water molecule. All complexes efficiently catalyze the C-O coupling reaction under homogeneous conditions at 80 °C to afford unsymmetrical diaryl ethers using nitroarenes to act as an excellent electrophile. Notably, the reaction is carried out in ethanol media which facilitates the avoidance of toxic wastes. Structurally diverse copper(ii) Schiff-base complexes have rarely been used systematically in catalytic C-O coupling reactions.

A 2,2′-bipyridine-palladacycle catalyzed the coupling of arylboronic acids with nitroarenes

A novel palladium-catalyzed protocol for the synthesis of diaryl ethers derivatives has been developed. In the presence of 2,2′-bipyridine- cyclopalladated ferrocenylimine complex (Cat. Ic), diaryl ethers were selectively generated by adjusting reaction parameters through the coupling of arylboronic acids and nitroarenes with yields ranging from poor to good. The efficiency of this reaction was demonstrated by its compatibility with a range of groups. Moreover, the rigorous exclusion of air or moisture was not required in these transformations.

Discovery of N-{4-[(3-hydroxyphenyl)-3-methylpiperazin-1-yl]methyl-2- methylpropyl}-4-phenoxybenzamide analogues as selective kappa opioid receptor antagonists

There is continuing interest in the discovery and development of new κ opioid receptor antagonists. We recently reported that N-substituted 3-methyl-4-(3-hydroxyphenyl)piperazines were a new class of opioid receptor antagonists. In this study, we report the syntheses of two piperazine JDTic-like analogues. Evaluation of the two compounds in an in vitro [35S] GTPγS binding assay showed that neither compound showed the high potency and κ opioid receptor selectivity of JDTic. A library of compounds using the core scaffold 21 was synthesized and tested for their ability to inhibit [35S]GTPγS binding stimulated by the selective κ opioid agonist U69,593. These studies led to N-[(1S)-1-{[(3S)-4-(3-hydroxyphenyl)-3- methylpiperazin-1-yl]methyl}-2-methylpropyl]-4-phenoxybenzamide (11a), a compound that showed good κ opioid receptor antagonist properties. An SAR study based on 11a provided 28 novel analogues. Evaluation of these 28 compounds in the [35S]GTPγS binding assay showed that several of the analogues were potent and selective κ opioid receptor antagonists.

First palladium-catalyzed denitrated coupling reaction of nitroarenes with phenols

The first palladium-catalyzed protocol for the denitrated coupling reaction of nitroarenes with phenols has been developed, achieving unsymmetrical diaryl ethers in moderate to excellent yields. The cyclopalladated ferrocenylimine (catalyst Ic) exhibited highly catalytic activity for this transformation with low catalyst loading (0.75 mol%) and short reaction time (2 h). The efficiency of this reaction was demonstrated by its compatibility with a range of groups. Moreover, the rigorous exclusion of air or moisture was not required in these transformations. Copyright

Discovery of CS-2100, a potent, orally active and S1P3-sparing S1P1 agonist

S1P3-sparing S1P1 agonists have attracted attention as a suppressant of autoimmunity with reduced side effects. Our synthetic efforts and extensive SAR studies led to the discovery of 10b named CS-2100 with the EC50 value of 4.0 nM for human S1P1 and over 5000-fold selectivity against S1P3. The in vivo immunosuppressive efficacy was evaluated in rats on host versus graft reaction and the ID 50 value was determined at 0.407 mg/kg. The docking studies of CS-2100 with the homology model of S1P1 and S1P3 showed that the ethyl group on the thiophene ring of CS-2100 was sterically hindered by Phe263 in S1P3, not in the case of Leu276 in S1P1. This observation gives an explanation for the excellent S1P3-sparing characteristic of CS-2100.

Ligand-free copper-catalyzed O-arylation of nitroarenes with phenols

The first example of ligand-free copper-catalyzed O-arylation of nitroarenes with phenols was developed, achieving unsymmetrical diaryl ethers in moderate to excellent yields. This arylation proceeded smoothly without promotion of the ligands, and displayed great functional group compatibility. Thus, the method represents a new, facile, and cost-effective approach to access unsymmetrical diaryl ethers.